On the 27th, the city of Osaka ordered the company to recall about 1 million products due to a problem in which people who ingested Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's health food containing red yeast rice developed kidney disease. I ordered. The company has been receiving a number of inquiries regarding health hazards, and will hold a press conference on the 29th to explain the latest situation.
It is known that two people have died and 106 people have been hospitalized due to kidney disease after ingesting health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice. The company is investigating the possibility that this may have been the cause of the incident.
On the 27th, Osaka City issued an administrative order to recall three types of products, including ``Red Yeast Choleste Help,'' which contain the ingredient ``Red Yeast,'' based on the Food Sanitation Act, as they were suspected of containing harmful substances. I issued a punishment. In total, approximately 1 million products will be recalled, and the city plans to issue another order for the disposal of the products once the recall is complete.
In addition, the same red yeast rice raw material used in the product is supplied to 52 business partners, and the city is conducting an investigation through related local governments to identify the distribution route.
Meanwhile, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical is expected to explain the series of events at its shareholders' meeting to be held in Osaka on the 28th. In addition, the company has been receiving a number of inquiries regarding health hazards, and will hold a press conference on the 29th to explain the latest situation.